The Golden Age of Athens & Hellenic Culture (1)


1	Which of the following statements might Socrates have made?:
		The gods should be consulted before making any decision.
		A person has the right to disobey unjust laws.
		People should examine the reasons behind their beliefs.
		Material success is more important than ethical conduct.


2	As a result of the Peloponnesian War?:
		Athens won control of the Peloponnesus.
		Athens was forced to give up its empire.
		Sparta and Athens divided up Greece.
		Greece was ruled by Persia.


3	Pericles' goals for Athens included all of the following EXCEPT?:
		building up the army.
		making Athens beautiful.
		strengthening Athenian democracy.
		building a trading empire.


4	According to Plato, rational thought was necessary?:
		to rebuild fallen temples.
		for enforcing ethical values.
		to organize an ideal society.
		for creating realistic sculptures.


5	In the philosophy of Plato, the "real" world could be understood only through?:
		ideas, or ideal "forms."
		mathematical theorems.
		careful observation.
		the scientific method.


6	The Greek architectural ideal of the "Golden Mean" is best described as?:
		combining harmony with chaos.
		nothing but extremes.
		complexity at any cost.
		nothing in excess.


7	During the Age of Pericles?:
		the monarchy held complete control over all people of the empire.
		the principle of one citizen, one vote was absolute.
		kings held all power.
		the judicial system was in the hands of the aristocracy.


8	*Writing someone's name on an ostracon?:*
		nominated that person for the office of magistrate.
		gave a retiring official a place on the Council of Elders.
		could lead to exile from Athens.
		was a way of remembering the dead.


9	The classical Greeks believed that the purpose of life was to?:
		seek an ideal balance and avoid excess.
		prepare one's soul for the afterlife.
		enjoy all physical pleasures as much as possible.
		wage aggressive war at every opportunity.


10	Under Pericles, a law was passed making Athenian citizenship available to?:
		anyone who resided in Athens for ten consecutive years.
		only those whose mothers were citizens.
		only those whose fathers were citizens.
		only those whose parents were both citizens.


11	The Athenian Empire actually started out as a?:
		simple trading network.
		military alliance to conquer Sparta.
		defensive military alliance against Persia.
		group of cities sharing a common religious bond.